Family Solicitor - Gravesend

Simpson Judge Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Gravesend seeks an experienced Family Solicitor to join their busy Family department. This role offers a varied caseload, strong career progression, and an emphasis on work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have a solid experience in private family law, excellent client-care skills, and the ability to manage complex cases. The firm provides a competitive salary, professional development support, and a friendly team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive, experience-based salary

25+ days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Support for professional memberships

Team-oriented environment

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Solid experience across a range of private family law matters, ideally 1-5 PQE.
• Strong client-care skills with a sensitive and professional approach.
• Confidence handling hearings and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload in a collaborative team environment.
• Work on divorce, financial remedies, and children's proceedings.
• Provide general family advisory services.

Skills

Client-care skills

Handling hearings

Negotiation skills

Organised and proactive

Job description

Family Solicitor – Gravesend

Reputable Firm ● Varied Caseload ● Excellent Progression

I'm partnering with a long‑established and well‑regarded law firm in Gravesend that is looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor to join its supportive and busy Family department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a varied caseload, strong career progression, and a firm that genuinely values work‑life balance.

The Opportunity

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy matters
• Private law children proceedings
• Cohabitation disputes
• Domestic abuse matters
• Pre‑ and post‑nuptial agreements
• General family advisory work

You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own caseload while being part of a collaborative team that provides guidance when needed.

Candidate Profile

• Solid experience across a range of private family law matters (around 1‑5 PQE ideal, but all levels considered)
• Strong client‑care skills with a sensitive and professional approach
• Confidence handling hearings and negotiations
• The ability to manage and prioritise a varied caseload
• A proactive, organised, and solutions‑focused working style
• Membership of Resolution, or a willingness to join, is advantageous but not essential

Why This Firm?

• Competitive, experience‑based salary
• Clear progression opportunities within the department
• Support for professional memberships and ongoing training
• 25+ days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Friendly, team‑oriented environment
• Staff social events and a strong firm‑wide culture